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Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1887-08-12
FRIDAY AUGUST 70,

France ana uerinhuy dSaih
show signs of going on the war
path.
Maxwell has had a stay OF
execution, and his case will SO to
the Supreme court
-Adair county will have
enough corn for home consump-
ton, and thousand of bushels to
spare.
-Adair county farmers have
to 90 to Macon City to mill. What
does our business men think OF
it?
The Chicago cattle market
is glutted with common droves
forwarded from the drouth affiict-
ed districts.
Mrs. Rose Hawthorne La
throp daughter of the great ro-
mancer) will contribute short
story to the September number of
The American Magazine.
1t must be humiliating to
the "Boodler's" organ, published
up the street, after its imbecile
efforts to attract journalistic rec
ognition, to get knocked out in
one round by the "thumb-paper"
published at Brashear.
The verdict of the jury IN
the omnibus Doodle case at Chica-
go gives seven of the commission
ers and wardens two years In the
penitentiary d four will have to
pay a fine of $1,000 each.
Reports from Illinois, Kan
sas, Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin
and southern Nebraska show that
those states are suffering terribly
from the effects of drouth and
crop reports are very discourag-
ing.
As yet it is impossible to
know the effect of the drouth on
the crops of the Mississippi val
ley. The corn crop is always an
unknown quantity till harvested.
Yet we would not advise our farm
ers to be in q hurry about dispos-
ing of their surplus, oats, hay and
corn at present prices.
The scarcity of farm hands
in the wheat belt of Northern
Minnesota and Dakota has become
alarming, and farmers are offering
e1orbitant wages to save the abun-
dant crop. In responce to urgen'
demands the Manitoba railway
has thrown open its lines during
August at reduced rates.
The American Magazine"
will hereafter be published under
the management of the American
Magazine Company; corporation
abundantly equipped in finances
and business experiences. Read
ers are promised a continuous i'm
provement of the magazine in all
its departments, including several
new and attractive features.
North Missouri has had the
supreme test as farming country
this season. With not enough rain
to saturate the ground since May
18th, 1886, the average yield of
wheat in Adair county is 30 bush
els per acre, oats 40 bushels, and
with double the amount of hay
and a better corn crop than last
year, we can rejoice at the pros
pect of plenty and prosperity.
Miss Lucia B. Griffin,
Iowa's talented young actress, who
has won laurels on the stage from
every state in the union, and who
for her age has perhaps acquired
more fame, and made more money
than any lady now on the stage,
is coming to Kirksville next Sat
urday to have play written for
herself, which is to bring ont all
her charming characters. The
play we understand will probably
be produced for the first time in
Kirksyille, an honor not one city
in ten thousand ever enjoys, and
our citizens should see that it is
well patronized.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1887-08-12

The APPLICATION of little plum
bago to creaking hinges is said to
be certain preventive,
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1887-08-12
MISSOURI
STATE NORMAL SCHOOL
KIRKSVILLE, Mo-,
FIRST DISTRICT.

MWENTY FIBST School year begins Tuesday,
ASeptember 9Th. New students should be
present on Thursday proceeding. Faculty con-
sists OF eleven members-Specialists in their
respective departments.
Total enrolment OF students last year, 532:
representing 46 counties in Missouri and I
States.
Sixty graduates last year-2j in advanced
and 81 in elementary course
STATE CERTIFICATES issued to those pre-
pared to teach. Fifty Recitations rday.
Students can enter at any time and always
find classes to suit them. Come at beginning
Of term If possible.
Graduates of High Schools, Academies, Sem
inaries and Colleges, and Teachers, admitted
without examination, and, If found worthy of
them, will be credited with the grades they
have made.
Total expenses for term of 30 weeks, includ-
ing board lights, fuel and tuition, from $40 to
$50
Send for Catalogue containing full particu-
lars. Address,
STATE NORMAL SCHOOL.
Kirksville, Mo.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1887-08-12
Don't Trife.

with an ordinary cough or cold.
Often it is the beginning of fatal
disease, consumption and man y
others. Holland Cough Cure is
the remsdy for all throat and lun G
trouble. It has been tested and
proven SO.
1t was cough
That carried hin off.
Use Holland Cough Cure and
you will not be carried off by a
ough. Sold by J. G. Jamison.
A Ateaspoonful of heated camphor
is said to be curative application
for a stye on the eyelid.
A bit of soda dropped in the
cavity of an aching tooth will
afford relief. A pinch of salt
taken frequently will stop cough
or throat irritation.
Shelves and drawers that are in
tested by ants should be scrubbed
freely with carbolic soap, and the
crevices sprinkeled with cayenne
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1887-08-12

FOR SALE-Fine farm of 100
acres, within three fourths mile of corporation
all in cultivati Excellent land and plowed
ready for sping seeding; well watered. A most
desirable property. Address this office
Smyrna times., 1887-05-25
Periodicals.

FrGnk Leslie's Sunday Magazine for
June Completes the twenty-frst volume
OF this much esteemed family visitor.
The number is full of interesting con-
tributiOns, and is as usual. beautifully
illustrated. Among the important ar.
ticles is one entitled "A visit to the
Azores" ," which is accompanied hy ten
illustrations. St. George Mivart's
article, a visit to some Austrian
MOnasteries," is exceedingly interest.
ing and prOfusely illustrated. DR.. Tai
mage's sermon is on The Flving
Years, and in the editorial department
he discusses Nervous PEOPLE" " points
out some " Cheering Sings, and puts in
a good word for Kissane." 1.-THE
Vigil of Venus" is translation from
Latin classic; and there is portrait
and sketch of the Rev. Dr. HOratius
BOnar, the well known Scotch poet and
hymn writer; while at the other end of
the Magazine is found a portrait and
sketch of the Rev. DIR. Ray Palmer,
equally celebrated as an American
sacred poet and hymnOdist. Many short
miscellaneous articles of merit help to
make up number which ought to be
welcomed heartily every where.
The bound number of the Centurv
MdgGztne (the Century Company, New
York; for the six months from Novem-
ber, 1886, to April, 1887, both inclusive.
Is now ready. 1t is a charming and
valuable addition to our periodical
literature. 1t includes important ad-
ditions to the finely illustrated war
papers, the Impressive beginning of the
history of Abraham Lincoln, the in
structive papers of Edward Atkinson
on industrial production and its profits.
and body of short and serial fiction
an descriptive papers which is prOfusely
illustrated and which will always be
attractive. Such a volume among "A
family of children is u continuous
source of education, both in the matter
of useful and wholesome knowledge
and in the matter of refined and cor
rect taste. The volume is in half gilt
and wears the familiar bronze covers.
Price, 50.
Scribners Magazine for May opens
with an article on the Development
of the Steamship" by Commander F.
+. Chadwick, of the Navy, in which he
traces the rise and progress of steam
navigation, and describes the develop
ments in natural architecture from the
efforts of Fulton down TO the magnifi-
cent ocean steamers of the present day.
The Thackeray letters comprising
the second instalment of this collection
were written in 1S49. when he was en-
gagged upon Pendennis," and are es-
peeially interesting.
Sable Island is described in an illus
trated article bearing the title, IAN
Ocean Graveyard" !" the fitness of which
is more than proved by the curious
wreck-chart," " recording the long list
of vessels that have met shipwreck and
disaster on its barren sands.
Smyrna times., 1887-05-25
WHOLE NO. 1861.
Payne's Fianoes.
DEATH OF HER FOR WHOM "HOME
SWEET HOME WAS WRITTEN.


a special to the New York World
from Atlanta. dated May 18th saws:
Miss Mary Harden, the fiance of John
Howard Payne and the lady for whom
he wrote his Home, Sweet Home"
dled IN Athens last night and was buried
'here Today. 1t is said that the Origi-
nal Home, Sweet Home" was buried
with her, as it was interlined with love
1eclartions from Payne which the lady
dld not wish to have fall under the ewes
OF the public. She had been offered
large sums for the manuscript, but al
ways declined to part with it. Miss
harden passed her 18th year on her
last birthday.
Probably not half a dozen persons
outside of Athens knew that the Quiet
little house in Hancock avenue held this
remarkable lady, and many a resident
OF Athens even had lost sight Of her.
zen. Harden of Savannah, was her
father. while a girl she was reared ina
french family and she was learned the
language thoroughly. In the use ofthe
rapler she became proficient, practising
regularly. She spent several years in
EUROPE, completing her education in
fars. While still young her father was
appointed commissioner to treat with
the Cherokee Indians, and he lived in
Rome, Ga. One of the agents or assist
ants IN this Indian transaction was John
howard PayUe, a young man fsOm New
england, who went to Athens with Gen.
Harden and met and loved his daugh-
Ter Mary. Payne was ardent, but the
young girl was not touched bv his WOO
ing. Payne loved on, and when absent
wrote to her. Sometimes his apDeals
were IN verse and always ardent. It
was to her that his soul, trouble-rocked
and tempest-tOssed, indicted the words
OF Home Sweet Home" This manu-
script Miss Harden preserved and pri-
zed.
When Gen. Harden died it was found
that his estate was involved and much
OF his property swept away. His daugh-
ter went bravely to work and out ofber
ability to translate French she made a
living. She did much work of thissOrt
for large business houses and in trans
lating diplomatic papers. The French
legislation in Washington used to keen
her constantly employed. The house
IN which she died was one of the pieces
OF her fathers estate reclaimed bv her
lndomitable capacity for work. She ac-
cumulated competency which sustai-
ned her through life and she leaves
about $25,OOO.
Smyrna times., 1887-05-25
For the Smyrna Times
Natural Gas Booming Indiana

MR.. EDITOR:-While the people of
Delaware are specializing on the album.
dance and profits of their peach cron
the people of the West are working
larger and more lasting enterprises in
railroad and real estate schemes. and
the development of petroleum and
natural gas. The scope of the fluid of
that sublime boomer has extended
from the oil fields of Pennsylvania
West over Ohio, and is now the bee in
the bonnet of Indiana. One hundred
ana twenty companies have been or
ganized and large amounts of associated
capital have rushed together, varying
from fifty to five hundred thousand
dollars company to develop it, and
when found in large quantities, a bon
ANA IS considered struck and the price
OF property is at once enhanced.
Some of the more fortunate
towns are Muncie, Wabash. Goshen
KokomO, Anderson, Greenville. Rush.
VILE, Noblesville and Indianapolis.
New developments are expected to
reward the tOilers with the drill every
day. Though the latter city has not
iound 1t in paying quantities, still it
has been found and the enthusiastic
drlllers are still penetrating the earth.
and will without causing DELAY until
they find it. Your former fellow
townsman, T. P. Haughey says such is
the Importance of it, that if it cannot
be found nearer than Noblesville twen-
ty-one miles, it will be piped down and
utilized for manufacturing purposes
and that the boom which has now
commenced will multiply the CITY from
eighty thousand to two hundred thou
SAND IN ten years. He basis that on
Its fine railroad facilities. and the mag
nlhcent timber surrounding it for man
uiacturing purposes, which the more
western prairie states increasing by de-
mand in ways thousand fold.
A gas ordinance is on foot and like
every thing else western it is liberal. a
DID for emigratiOn-men, money and
generalimprOvement and DEVELOPMENT.
A saving of at least IS per cent. over
coal for fuel is cOmprehended.
30 great are the resources of the
west that no weapon formed against
them hitherto has prOspered.
The Interstate commerce bill when
HesHI.10N NOAAs5 was pronounced DV
Mr.. Washburn, of Minneapolis to be a
discrimination against the West in the
long haul clause. The manufacturers
East accustomed to paying freights on
their goods to certain Western cities
now find rates most exOrbitant and the
inducements offered by enterprising
cities having natural gas for fuel is sure
to catch many and to that extent en-.
nance one section at the expence of the
other.
From time immemOrial the product
OF the copper mines of Lake Superior
has been forwarded East either in the
ore or in heavy bars, to further be
made-prObably at Ansonia, Connect
cut, into sheets of copper or brass. i.
hencefOrth caught up at Toledo
Ohio, where gas is fuel and to be made
into all forms of the manufactured pro
duct, underselling the East.
The Chicago Inter Ocean saws that
on account of natural gas all Indiana
is on a boom, and it seems to me thal
many places of the West present
chances to make money equal to anv
thing in the halcyon days of the early
settlers. Yours truly,
RAMBLER.
Indianapolis, Ind, May 18Th, 1887.
Smyrna times., 1887-05-25
Fire at Georgetown.

B: w. Warren's store and the dwell
ing houses of r. w. Torbert and Mrs.
Wlngate, which adjOined the store on
either side in Georgetown, were burn
ed wednesday morning, at a loss of
over $1,000; insurance, $l,75O. Mrs.
Wlngate's house is total loss; Tor.
Oert's loss is 81 800, against 81 900 in
surance in the Kent County Mutual
Company, and Warren's store is insured
for $3.50. The latter lost his books,
which contained heavy accounts. The
hre IS blamed on incendiarism. 1t is
believed that the local project 70 get a
lire apparatus will be pushed to reali-
ton in a few days, because of this un-
fortunate blaze.
Smyrna times., 1887-05-25
CARPETS! CARPETS !

Having made arrangements to
sell Carpets by sample, l ask all
who want Carpets of any grade
or pattern to call and examine the
sample. Prices guaranteed as
low as the same goods can be
sold in New York or Philadel-
phia, Carpets, Oil Cloths, Rugs,
Mats, Mating, Carpet Lining,
OttOmans, Stair Rods, Druggets,
Window Shades, Plain and Col
ored Scrims, &c, &c, &c.
Smyrna times., 1887-05-25
Little Fishes.
ONE MILLION OF THEM DISTRIBUTED
IN DELAWARE.

DIR. ShOrtlidge has returned from his
trip down the State, whittier he went
in company with Fish Commissioner
NOrney and a carload of young shad.
There were about million of the little
fishes and they were furnished by the
United States fish commission. Fol-
lowing is the itinerary of the trip !:
Left at MiddletOwn, 10000 fish, re-
ceived by J. +. McWhorter at Clayton,
10000, for Smyrna creek, received by
VIM. Nj. Bell and Wilson T. Cavender:
at MOortOn, rs, 900 for Leipsic creek. re.
ceived by j. S. Howe; at Dover, $4,000.
for st. Jones creek, received by John
Jones at FELTON,, $4,000, for Murder
kill creek, received by Thomas B.
COursey and John Harrington at Mil
ford, $4,000, for MispilIion creek, re-
ceived by Peter F. Causey; at Ellen
dale, $4,000 for Broadkiln creek, receiv-
ed by Ex-Governor Ponder; the bal
ance, about 100000, were taken to
MillsborO, for the Indian River region,
and there received by Henry and
Charles Houston. The little fellows
reached their respective destinations in
good order.
Smyrna times., 1887-05-25
aains in the MethOdist Church.

The Presbyterian says The gain in
membership in the Methodist Episcopal
Church last year was 100000. In che
Methodist Episcopal Church, South, it
was $4,000. The former church now
numbers over 100000; the latter not
quite 100000. Putting both together,
they amount to 100000.
Smyrna times., 1887-05-25

An exchange says: "a burglar in a
neighbOring town, took a cornet belong
ing to an amateur, and the neighbors
are trying to raise fund of $500, 900 to
0rlbe the thief to return some night and
carry Oh'the amateur. They are afraid
the player may get possession of another
COrnet."
Smyrna times., 1887-05-25
VIC vardiot TTno,ino,,

W, d. Suit Druggist. Bippus, Ind, testifes: al
can recommend Electric Bitters as the very bes
every case, One man took six bottles and wa,
cured Of rheumatism of 10 years standing
Abraham Hare, druggist, Bellville, Ohio affirms:
{" The best selling medicine have ever handled
in my 20 years, experience is Electric Bitters;'
Thousands of others have added their testimony
So that the verdict is unanimous that Electric BIT
ters do cure all diseases of the Liver Kid
neys or Blood. Only half dollar at James p
HOieeker's, Drug Store feb 28-ly
Smyrna times., 1887-05-25

The lrishmen are still making things
lively for the tory landlords in England.
Pat has for centuries had an uncOmfor-
table way of not knowing when he is
whipped which has troubled John Bull
amazingly.
Smyrna times., 1887-05-25

Lawyers will gladly learn that
Broug ham, the great English barrister.
was always careful of his throat. and
further that Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup is
the best remedy for bronchitis and 9TH
er throat troubles.
Smyrna times., 1887-05-25
Drunkenness, or Liquor Habit.
CAN BE CURED BY ADMINISTERING b
HAINEs GOLDEN sPECIFIC

HAINEs' GOLDEN SPECIFIC
It can be given in a cup of coffee or tea
without the knowledge Of the person taking
it, eifecting speedy and permanent cure,
whether the patient is moderate drinker
or an alcoholic wreck Thousands OF
drunkards haYe been made temperate men
who have taken the Golden Specific in their
coffee without their knowledge, and to-day
believe they quit drinking of their own free
will. No harmful effect results from its
administration. Cures guaranteed. Send
for circular and full particulars. Address
in confidence GOLDEN SPECIFIC Co., 1S5
Race St., Cincinnati, Ohio. feb9-1y
Smyrna times., 1887-05-25

Queen Victoria has been to see Buff
falO Bills wild West" show, now
open in London, and was so delighted
that she rapturOusly applauded it. The
price per ticket charged for seeing the
show is IS. Buffalo Bill is up to snuff.
and intends to skin the English aristoc-
racy. After they have seen it for IS.
the people will doubtless be allowed to
see it for$ 90.
Smyrna times., 1887-05-25
Ernitnman4inT To-na

Great excitement has been caused in the vicin-
Of Mr. j. E. Corley, who was so helpless he eould
not turn in bed, or raise his head; everybody
said he was dying Of Consumption. A trial bottle
Of Dr. Kings New Discovery was sent him.
Finding relief he bought large bottle and box
Of DR.. Kings New Life Pills; by the time he had
taken two boxes Of Pills aud two bottles of the
Discovery he was well and had gained In flesh
thirty-siX pounds. Trial Bottles Of this Great
Discovery for Consumption free at James p. Hof-
teekers Drug Store. feb 23-ly.
Smyrna times., 1887-05-25

Electricity is becoming more useful
every day." says the Chestertown
Transcript, in commenting upon the fact
that lightning killed hen in a colored
woman's kitchen, knocked all the feath-
ers off it and cooked it, all at once.
Now if Edison would only train electric
ity somehow so that it would first knock
the chicken into the printers kitchen,
life would be worth living.
Smyrna times., 1887-05-25

Abner G. Cody, one of the most ex-
pert passers of counterfeit money in
the United States, was arrested near
Painted Post, N. Y, last week. Cody
Is " years old, and has been in the
business since he was Is years old, and
government officers have been hunting
him for the past ten years without sue
cess.
Smyrna times., 1887-05-25

The will of Washington C. De Pauw
was prObated at New Albany. Ind.
Thursday. 1t bequeaths $1,000, 900 to
his family, and the residue of his estate
estimated at $5,OOO.OOO, is devoted to
benevolent and educational purposes.
including a bequest of 81 OPS, 900 to De
Pauw University,
Smyrna times., 1887-05-25

John Wanamaker's latest enterprise
is home club for the young unmarried
men in his employ. He is about to
erect a large, handsome building on
North Broad street, between the First
Baptist Church and the Academy of
Fine Arts. There will be about 200
rooms and elegantly furnished parlors,
mushrooms, library, billiard-roOm and
gymnasium. Work is to be begun
very soon.
Smyrna times., 1887-05-25
SMYRNA WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON MAY 25 1881
Polly.

In a little scarlet kirtle,
With dewy Sprig of myrtle,
he comes tripping from the dairy
Wien the dawn begins to peep.
Where the snowy lambs are skipping
And the swallows gayly dipping
She stands with dimpled elbows
can see her in my sleep
IlO. her rosy fingers twinkle
As she milks! The tinkle. tinkle
In the milk-p pail is delightful,
l could listen all the day
1t sets my heart a-hutter
Just TO see her pat the butter,
For she rolls it and she pats it
In wildly witching way.
'Iis sad to see the lasses
Frown upon her as she passes.
But she gives her wayward curls toss,
The saucy little sprite!
She knows the laddies love her,
For they never fail TO hover
Like bees around an apple bloom
When Polly comes in sight.
Samuel MtntlnR Peek in the Home Journal.
Smyrna times., 1887-05-25

General Boulanger is about to mobil-
lze the whole French army as an ex-
pertinent, to show how quick it can be
done. The experiment will cost the
French government 100000 francs.
Smyrna times., 1887-05-25

Andrew ]. Disbrow, postmaster at Old
Bridge, is the oldest in this service of
any postmaster in New Jersey, having
served since the Presidency of Andrew
JacksOn-51 years.
Smyrna times., 1887-05-25

After many weeks of fruitless ballot
ings the Florida Legislature has finally
elected a Senator to fill the vacancy SO
long left by Senator Jones. The Sem
atOr elect is named Samuel Pasco.
Smyrna times., 1887-05-25

The st. Louis Republican puts it this
way: Up to the present time the Gar
has killed great many more of the
nihilists than they have killed of him."
Smyrna times., 1887-05-25

Mr.. ]. A. Price, Deputy Inspector
State Tobacco Warehouse No. 5, Balti-
more, Md, says One of my children
had been suffering with neuralgia for
some time. A friend recommended
Salvation Oil, procured bottle and a
few applications, to my surprise, effect
ed compile cure. take pleasure in
recommending it To- all persons similar
ly affected.
Smyrna times., 1887-05-25

Aman has hard work to make his
wife believe that he doesn't own the
earth when she gets him in a bonnet
store
Smyrna times., 1887-05-25

The halfgrOwn boy, with a slingshOt,
says the fredericksburg Courier, appears
to be about the nearest thing to q
loose lunatic.
Smyrna times., 1887-05-25

ElOpements appear to occupy consid-
cradle space in the morning papers.
People in this country however, are
more or less restless.
Smyrna times., 1887-05-25

Society is just like a pie. There is
an upper crust and lower crust, but
the real strength and substance lies
between them.
Smyrna times., 1887-05-25

"Can husband open his wife's let
ters?" asks an exchange. Oh, yes, he
can but he better not.
Smyrna times., 1887-05-25

Germany has 2S,OOO miles of under
ground telegraph wires and France
1900, all in successful operation.
Smyrna times., 1887-05-25
&AlE STREET, opposite The Smyrna House.
Furniture of all kinds.

ParlOr and Chamber Suits. Bureaus. Bedsteads,
Chairs Lounges, Tables Stands. Mattresses. Spring
Beds and every thing in the Furniture Line guar
anteed at or less than City prices for the same
quality of goods. jan 5tf
Smyrna times., 1887-05-25

The recent earthquakes in Mexico
shook into view several heretofore un-
discovered gold mines.
Smyrna times., 1887-05-25

Base ball and politics come in with
the hot weather.
Smyrna times., 1887-05-25

Bees are swarming.